The quickest way to change plan managers
You change plan managers on Spotify by going to your account settings, finding the plan management section, and selecting a new manager from the list of people you've invited to manage your plan. The person you choose must already have a Spotify account and must have been added to your plan first. Once you confirm the change, the new manager has full control over billing, member invitations, and plan settings.
The process takes less than two minutes and takes effect when ready. Your old manager loses access to the plan dashboard as soon as you complete the switch, though they remain a member of the plan itself unless you remove them separately.
Key Takeaways
- Only account holders with manager status can change who manages the plan, and you must do this from the account settings menu on a web browser or the Spotify app.
- The person you want as the new manager must already be a member of your Spotify plan before you can assign them manager status.
- Changing managers does not affect anyone's access to music or playlists — it only changes who controls billing and member settings.
- If you remove the current manager without assigning a new one, you become the manager by default.
Step-by-step: changing managers on the Spotify app
Open Spotify and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Account, then scroll down and tap Manage Plan. You will see a list of everyone on your plan with their role next to their name — one person will show as "Manager".
Tap the person you want to make the new manager. A menu will appear with options including Make Manager. Tap that option and confirm when Spotify asks you to verify the change. The new manager status takes effect right away.
If you do not see a Make Manager option, you are not the current manager and cannot make this change. Only the person with manager status can assign it to someone else.
Changing managers on Spotify's website
Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile name in the top right, then select Account. Scroll down to the Plan section and click Manage Plan.
You will see all members of your plan listed with their role. Find the person you want to make manager and click the three dots next to their name. Select Make Manager from the menu, then confirm the change. The new manager can now control the plan when ready.
What the new manager can and cannot do
A plan manager on Spotify controls billing information, payment method, and plan type. They can add new members, remove members, and change the plan from Family to Duo or back again. They can also see the email addresses and usernames of everyone on the plan.
A manager cannot access anyone else's playlists, saved songs, or listening history. They cannot change another person's password or email address. If you want someone to have access to shared playlists or collaborative features, that is a separate setting within individual playlists and does not require manager status.
What happens to the old manager
When you assign manager status to someone else, the previous manager loses access to the plan dashboard and billing settings. They remain a member of the plan and keep their Spotify account, but they can no longer invite people, change the payment method, or modify plan settings.
The old manager will still see the plan listed in their account under Your Plan, but they will see "Managed by [new manager's name]" instead of management controls. If you want to remove them from the plan entirely, you must do that as a separate step.
If you cannot find the manage plan option
The Manage Plan option only appears if you are the current manager or the account owner. If you are a member of a Family or Duo plan but not the manager, you will not see this option in your settings.
If you are the manager and still cannot find Manage Plan, make sure you are signed into the correct account. Some accounts have multiple Spotify profiles attached — check that you are in the right one. If you are still stuck, sign out completely, close the app, and sign back in.
Changing managers when the current manager is inactive
If the current manager no longer uses Spotify or is unreachable, you cannot change managers through the normal process — only the current manager can assign the role to someone else. In this case, contact Spotify Support through the app or website and explain that the manager is inactive.
Spotify Support can transfer manager status to you or another member of the plan, but they will ask for proof that you are authorized to make this request. Have your plan details and the email addresses of plan members ready when you contact them. The process usually takes a few business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one manager on a Spotify plan?
No. Only one person can hold manager status at a time. If you want multiple people to have control over the plan, you will need to change who the manager is periodically, or contact Spotify Support to discuss other options for your situation.
Will changing managers affect anyone's music or playlists?
No. Changing managers does not touch anyone's account, playlists, saved songs, or listening history. It only changes who controls billing and member settings. Everyone on the plan keeps their music and access exactly as it was.
What if I change my mind right after switching managers?
If the new manager agrees, they can switch manager status back to you when ready using the same process. There is no waiting period or limit on how often you can change managers. Just ask the current manager to go to Manage Plan and select Make Manager next to your name.
Do I need to tell Spotify I am changing managers?
No. The change is automatic and takes effect right away. Spotify does not send notifications about manager changes, so you may want to tell the new manager yourself so they know to expect access to the plan dashboard.
Can a manager change the plan type without asking other members?
Yes. A manager can change from Family to Duo, upgrade or downgrade the plan, or make any other billing change without permission from other members. If you are sharing a plan with others, discuss any changes before making them manager.